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Chlorapatite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Moldavite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18   
2.32-2.38   

Fracture
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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Chlorapatite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Moldavite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chlorapatite and Moldavite chemical formula.

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Chlorapatite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.

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